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17 years old and pregnant...

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well, actually, ill be 17 this december, but thats not the point. is there a legal way i can get my own place with my boyfriend? im afraid that theres not a way we can do that and our situation is really hard right now, i dont want him kept from the baby. Hes 17, and will be 18 next august. i live in albuquerque new mexico and i just need a way out so we can start our family and not worry about anyone stopping us.

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It is called Emancipation. Any individual 16 or older can become emancipated if 1) he/she has entered into a valid marriage, 2) is on active duty with any of the armed forces of the U.S., or 3) has received a delcaration of emancipation. In order to receive a declaration of emancipatioin, a minor must petition the children's court of the district in which he/she lives. Before the petition can be heard, that minor's parents or guardian will be notified. Either side has the right to file a petition for a writ of mandamus to contest the results of the hearing.
Any person who meets one of the three criteria above shall be granted a declaration of emancipation.

My sister tried that. You have to get your parent or guardian to sign a paper. They can Legally let you do anything without an specific age. all they have to do is sign a paper. that can basically let you do anything you want.

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